Criticizes Dems For Missing Debate

Letter to the Editor

The old saying that a picture says a thousand words is evident in The Courant's photograph of the recent treasurer and comptroller debate. Missing from the photo are the Democratic officeholders, Treasurer Denise Nappier and Comptroller Kevin Lembo.

It is troubling when our elected officials display their disdain for the citizens they represent when they refuse to engage in discussion with their challengers during an election season. This is what happens when one party remains in power for too long.

Ms. Nappier has refused to debate, refused to respond to the media, and thus has failed in her greatest duty -- to serve the citizens of this state. It is time for an overhaul in Hartford. One party rule leads to total arrogance and we are paying a price for this by having one of the poorest performing economies and underfunded pension systems in the nation. I am voting for change on Nov. 4.